Hyatt Hotels reported strong demand in 2025, reaching over 63 million loyalty members and a record 148,000-room pipeline for the future. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
MCR informed partners it can't deliver its $200M equity commitment by the expected closing date for Soho House's take-private deal. Plus, more hotel deal and developmen news.
The ALIS Conference reflected cautious optimism about the hotel industry's future, with hopes for policy changes, modest RevPAR growth, transaction market challenges, and a suggestion that Taylor Swift could boost travel demand.
Ryman and Apple Hospitality both reported earnings beats, with Ryman raising its dividend and Apple buying back shares and tightening guidance, while Summit grew results despite hurricanes.
Choice Hotels’ Q3 results led to a stock uptick, while Marriott’s mixed report and lower Q4 guidance saw its shares decline despite share buybacks and a new cost-cutting plan.
Hyatt Hotels announced plans to acquire Standard International's brands and affiliates, creating a new lifestyle group led by Amar Lalvani, with a $150 million base purchase and potential additional payments.